I had jobs for years that kept me on my feet . I still struggled with my weight, but had a lot of strength and stamina. A year ago I began a completely sedentary job, packed on a BAD 25 pounds more and felt awful! After telling my doctor that, for the first time in my life, I was scared to death about my health, I knew there were big changes coming. I woke up about a month ago knowing I had to lose 100 pounds. 100? Really? The doctor's scale confirmed that! A week later I ran into a precious ...

I had jobs for years that kept me on my feet . I still struggled with my weight, but had a lot of strength and stamina. A year ago I began a completely sedentary job, packed on a BAD 25 pounds more and felt awful! After telling my doctor that, for the first time in my life, I was scared to death about my health, I knew there were big changes coming. I woke up about a month ago knowing I had to lose 100 pounds. 100? Really? The doctor's scale confirmed that! A week later I ran into a precious gal from church I had not seen in months who had lost 100 pounds! My encounter with her was surely a divine appointment! She inspired me and told me about Spark People! I have much to learn about this awesome site, but I'm signing on for the challenge, and looking forward to sharing the journey and all it holds with you. Here's to a new year, new hope, new health, new friends, new LIFE!

My Goals:
*consistency...in healthy eating, exercise, water drinking, having a positive attitude, recognizing triggers learning to be proactive rather than reactive...reaching a place where I no longer hide from cameras so I can capture more memories with friends and family... riding a century with my daughter...

My Program:
*eating 1100-1300 really healthy calories a day *aiming for 45-60 minutes exercise a day *8-10 glasses of water. *aiming for no sugar or processed carbs *STAY accountable and honest *Journal a lot *find some healthy new recipes *Pray, be thankful, be honest, pray some more

Personal Information:
I grew up in NJ., but have lived in Nashville since 1967...so I almost feel like a native. My family lived in Hawaii for a long time before me...where my name came from...I'm the baby in my family...miss my parents...have 3 siblings..an awesome son and daughter, a super grandson named Jack(added a photo) and a precious husbnad, Pepper. He is doing an AMAZING job encouraging and cooperating with the changes and I am very thankful for his support.

Hey there Nashville Flood Relief Group here to tell ya we miss ya and want ya back. We're having an exciting and fun challenge starting Oct. 1 the Oct 31 Day Sparking Challenge. Go to the team page to sign up by Oct 1st.

Now is the time to knock some of that weight off or tone up more before the holidays roll around!